Senior Project Manager (MEP)

Description

The role is a senior MEP project manager position overseeing reporting, time, cost, risk and scope across the project and coordinating all MEP project management work with the relevant stakeholders.

The project spans the shell and core and, where needed, the fit-out phases, from commencement through completion and handover.

The company works with major global clients on large, highly technical projects and has more than 112 offices worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through cost planning, consultant and contractor procurement, design management and construction management until handover.
• Deliver the works on programme, on cost and to quality, including the shell and core and fit-out phases where required.
• Manage the authority applications for all required utilities.
• Run project controls covering reporting, risk, cost and schedule.
• Set up the management tools the team needs to control the project.
• Build a cost-aware mindset within the team.
• Follow the guidelines and standard practices set by the consultant during planning, preparation and delivery.
• Track cost, programme and quality throughout the project and issue formal monthly reports to the employer, including recommendations on progress claims and payments to the appointed main contractor.
• Keep weekly photographic records of progress, plus extra records when needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with all stakeholders, including the employer, design consultants, the cost management consultant and the main contractor teams.
• Prepare presentations and reports for the employer and stakeholders for stage sign-offs and key milestones.
• Support the employer with information for prospective customers.
• Take on other related tasks assigned by management or your line manager.

Requirements

• Degree in construction management, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a similar discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management and MEP coordination on major data centre projects, including workplace, high-technology, manufacturing and industrial work.
• Working knowledge of the main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to coordinate with concurrent base building works.
• Competent use of Microsoft Windows, Primavera P6 and MS Office, including MS Project.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting, meet tight deadlines and work proactively within a committed team.
• Professional project management skills, with up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and the ability to use relevant IT systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required; other languages are a plus.

Conditions

The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Recruitment is free: the company and its agencies never ask candidates to pay a fee at any stage.

Benefits

• Staff are given the chance to shape change and are supported to succeed at work and in life.